Researchers Identify Protein Behind Parkinson’s Neuron Loss
Stem cell study may help unravel how an LRRK2 genetic mutation leads to Parkinson’s disease symptoms Researchers at the Salk Institute for…
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New Study Reveals How the Brain Enables Social Cognition
Understanding why people with autism and schizophrenia have difficulties with social interaction Researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen report…
Adaptive Neuromorphic Chip Learns Like Neurons, Cuts Energy Use
Summary: Researchers have created a brain-inspired semiconductor device that reproduces a neuron’s ability to change its sensitivity based on experience—known as intrinsic…
Why One Anxiety Treatment Isn’t Enough
Summary: A long-term follow-up suggests a single course of treatment may not keep most young people with anxiety well over time. Source:…
Why Studies Overlook Socially Isolated Children
Summary: A new study distinguishes peer rejection from social network isolation in early adolescence. Children who are rejected by classmates tend to…
Scientists Uncover Mechanism for Brain Region Communication
Summary: Increasing synchronization among neurons in an upstream brain region that sends information markedly improves the fidelity and processing of that information…
Neural Circuit That Detects Male Pheromones Triggering Aggression
Summary: Researchers have identified a specific neural circuit that detects male pheromone signals involved in inter-male aggression. Source: Chinese Academy of Sciences…
Engineered Stem Cells Secreting Toxins Target Brain Tumors
Proof-of-concept study highlights new therapeutic use of engineered human stem cells. Researchers at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute working through Massachusetts General…
How Brain Anatomy Affects Language Development in Young Children
Language ability typically resides in the left hemisphere of the brain, but new research suggests early brain anatomy may not be the…
Patient Treated with Oncolytic Virus in Brain Tumor Trial
Cold Virus Injected into Brain Tumor as Part of UAMS Clinical Trial Summary: Researchers injected a modified cold virus directly into a…
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